Bipolar Disorder Treatment helps reduce symptoms and reduce the severity of mood swings. When these aspects of the disorder are under control, you can focus more on your relationship. This allows you to take proactive steps to prevent the recurrence of bipolar disorder, thereby improving your quality of life. Regular and long-term use of medication…
What is a Manic Episode A manic episode is the part of bipolar disorder that is an upswing and hyperactive. A manic episode can last for hours or days or weeks. Depending on the treatment and how soon the person was treated. A manic episode can also be the most disruptive part of the bipolar…
From self experiences I would say that there is a very strong connection between bipolar and addiction. It seems like addiction and bipolar go hand in hand with one another. Most people that I know that have bipolar disorder also suffer from some type of addiction. Bipolar and Addiction One of the main explanations of…
Most of the time the answer is yes. People with bipolar disorder do suffer from addiction problems. I for one do. I suffer from drug and alcohol addiction. Thankfully I have been sober for many years now but being bipolar and having addiction problems seem to go hand in hand. Here are two great videos…
My name is Kevin and I was born in 1971 in south Mississippi. By the time I was 8 years old I could already tell that I was a little bit different. So I was taken to multiple doctors where I was diagnosed with ADHD. This diagnose would stick for the next 11 years. Growing…
Lithium and Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, is mostly known as manic depression, is a chronic mood disorder that causes extreme mood swings. Mania is a state of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that causes increased energy, activity, and self-confidence. Depression is a state of abnormally low mood that causes decreased energy, activity, and self-confidence….
Bipolar disorder is a serious condition that affects millions of people world wide. Check out these videos to learn how to treat bipolar disorder along with what causes bipolar disorder and the treatments of bipolar disorder. How to Diagnose and Treat Bipolar Disorder How to Treat Bipolar Disorder With Medications
It is common to talk about disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This is because both have much in common and sometimes the concepts are confused. Even though there are some similarities they are two very different diseases. Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia The discovery of a genetic link between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is…